The Evolution of the Peshmerga vs. the Case of Islamic State in Iraq
... orientation of local/regional conflicts Introduction The study of the peshmerga in Iraq is highly pertinent to wider debates surrounding the interrelation of foreign policy... ... and the relevant actors [ 1 ]. This debate has been further stimulated by the rise of Islamic State (IS), as both state and non-state entities fight ‘small wars’ which... ... East highlighted Kurdish fighters as the main frontline troops against IS. Iraq’s Kurds have thus received the opportunity to advance their strategy and policies. This...